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On the climate data, the best time to visit Tours is May and July – September, scoring up to 92/100 with highs around 74°F (23°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain in September. April, June and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 45°F to 80°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 27.4 in (697 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 45°F7°C | 47°F8°C | 54°F12°C | 61°F16°C | 67°F20°C | 75°F24°C | 80°F27°C | 80°F27°C | 74°F23°C | 64°F18°C | 53°F12°C | 46°F8°C |
| Avg low | 34°F1°C | 33°F1°C | 37°F3°C | 42°F6°C | 48°F9°C | 55°F13°C | 58°F15°C | 58°F14°C | 52°F11°C | 46°F8°C | 40°F4°C | 35°F2°C |
| Rain | 2.5 in64 mm | 2.0 in51 mm | 2.3 in59 mm | 1.9 in48 mm | 2.6 in67 mm | 2.3 in59 mm | 2.0 in51 mm | 1.9 in49 mm | 1.6 in40 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 2.7 in68 mm | 2.8 in72 mm |
| Humidity | 93% | 89% | 85% | 80% | 79% | 74% | 68% | 67% | 71% | 83% | 91% | 94% |
| Cloud | 74% | 69% | 64% | 62% | 66% | 63% | 58% | 58% | 55% | 67% | 72% | 72% |
| Comfort | 49 | 57 | 69 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 89 | 90 | 92 | 83 | 63 | 51 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 100 m (328 ft), close to Tours's own ~58 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 45–47°F (7–8°C), and nights reach 33°F (1°C). It's the wettest season, with about 7.4 in (187 mm) of rain, 27% of the year's total. Comfort scores bottom out in December & January; the season averages 52/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 54°F highs in March to 67°F by May. About 6.9 in (174 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). May is among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 75–80°F (24–27°C). It's the driest season, with only about 6.3 in (159 mm) of rain, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 55°F (13°C). Comfort peaks here: July & August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 88/100.
Temperatures slide from 74°F highs in September to 53°F by November. About 7.0 in (177 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 40°F (4°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).
By comfort score: 7 Great, 2 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Tours is May and July – September, scoring up to 92/100 with highs around 74°F (23°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain in September. April, June and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
December is the wettest month, averaging about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain. September is the driest, with about 1.6 in (40 mm). The yearly total is around 27.4 in (697 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 33°F (1°C) and highs of 47°F (8°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 80°F (27°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 70%, and highs peak around 80°F (27°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
Not on average: even in February, the coldest month, lows average 33°F (1°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.
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